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S539 RPW

1999 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,377 mi
Last recorded144,377 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Canter106,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 RPW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 144,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 138,812 miles

Brake light's tempramental at time of test customer replaced fuses at time of test brake light''s work okay.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 132,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 125,935 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 125,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 120,782 miles

park brake travel high but not yet to limit.Check soon

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?

Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,092
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 2,761
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,609
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,611
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,596
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,487
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S539 RPW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,225 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S539 RPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S539 RPW registered?

S539 RPW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S539 RPW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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